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I in no way took his comments the way you did. He is just giving an honest interview. In fact, I think he suggested that because the defense has to play honest to keep Connor from burning them on the run, more stuff will be open for the receivers.

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Originally Posted by The Octopus

i can't tell what interview you're talking about b/c that link just goes to their main page, which is constantly changing, but i do remember the interview after the clemson game (which maybe is the one you're referring to) where he was talking about how he and the other receivers were dying to prove how much of a factor they could be in a game if someone would just give them a chance. he didn't cross the line or anything, but he came real close to calling Connor out and saying that the offense needs a true QB who can get the ball into the hands of the playmakers. again, nothing over the line, but he made it pretty clear towards the end of the season that he was unhappy with how little the ball was coming out to him and the rest of the WR corps.

He is referring to the practice interview from yesterday. Just select videos and sort by football and you will find the Ace interview to which the OP was referring.

I like DT. I have tons of respect for him as a person and I think he's done well when we've asked him to fill in. But remember, he still hasn't done anything against a decent defense. He has been clutch and stepped up when we needed him but he hasn't had much experience against really good teams. Doesn't mean he can't and won't flourish when given that opportunity, just that I wouldn't anoint him as best QB on our roster just yet. Would be interesting to see what he could do with more preparation.

This may be true....but tell me something. When we have seen Connor against a decent to bad defense on the road, has he played as well as Dylan did against Clemson? I don't care who starts.....just want to win. However, there is a strong case to be made for both.

Dylan> connor. Sorry. Very simple. Everyone on this board thinks they can say he "didn't play a good defense" and "Connor was hurt". Okay. If he was hurt. Sit your ass on the bench don't hurt the team by playing at 60 percent. Two, if dylan throwin for three scores and over 300 yards isn't impressive against Clemson in a rivalry game away. Then exactly how impressive was connors game against wofford? Dylan can sling the rock. Connor can throw a ball. But so can ace. And marcus. And justice. And every other player on our team. To me.. connor is an athlete playing qb. Dylan is a quarterback. The receivers respond better to dylan because they know when they get open he will throw them the ball.. why work to get open when u turn around yo see ur qb running. End of story

I was going to rebut but then I thought about the fact that, at this point last year, you were in high school. Made me chuckle.

I've seen bruce and ace frustrated at times throwing their hands up when shaw takes off. It's not hard to see the passing game seems to be a little more conductive with dylan, yet he knew when to run as well. Shaw's still the guy, but I like alot of people here just wish he would get the ball out sometimes.

This may be true....but tell me something. When we have seen Connor against a decent to bad defense on the road, has he played as well as Dylan did against Clemson? I don't care who starts.....just want to win. However, there is a strong case to be made for both.

Good point. Doesn't matter to me either way which is why I didn't cast my vote for either in my post. It would be interesting to see what Dylan could do with lots of reps. Regardless I am glad they are both on the team.

Bruce and Damier have said the same thing. Their eyes light up at the mention of Dylan. Receivers do like to have the ball tossed, so it makes sense they would feel that way. It is not a knock on Connor.

I was actually talking about when he was referring to the cofidence in the wr corp. How they had confidence they just needed someone to have confidence in them. You might be right though maybe I'm just thinking too much into his statments.

I totally agree with you David. I thought it sounded pretty obvious how ace felt about it. If I was a WR, I would feel the same way. He probably gets a little frustrated, running great routes, just to see Shaw not throw the damn ball. I believe that was the first, career, 100 yard game for Ace, against Clemson and he owes it all to D. T. standing tuff in the pocket, being patient and playing the position like it's supposed to be. I just hope, as well as Ace does I imagine, that Connor can do the same come the 1st. Don't get me wrong guys, I love Connor and he's won some big games for us around here but I believe if we are gonna take that next step, Connor has to get better or D.T. deserves to play more because he's proved he can run the system well.

I was going to rebut but then I thought about the fact that, at this point last year, you were in high school. Made me chuckle.

Carry on.

What does him being young have to do with anything. His post was valid with nothing immature about it. Your post on the other hand, Mr. CockLurker, was childish and condescending toward one of our own, for no reason.

CockLurker........made me chuckle lol. You lurk around cock, good for you!

The truth is all in how one perceive's the facts. DT has shown that he will throw more then CS BUT he has shown that if DB's could catch the ball he would have thrown a whole bunch if interceptions ( against the tiggers it should have been 5-6 of them)> Now CS has shown that he protects the ball and doesn't make mistakes where DT has shown he will take chances but will also make mistakes and turnovers so it depends on what you want for your team in a QB to decide which one you think is better. Before anyone say's that DT hasn't had many turnovers this is only because of luck because I've seen like 8-9 interceptions he would have thrown if the db could catch.

Betting that someone played a specific position in football, leading to the idea that he doesn't understand an aspect of the game "very well at all" when you have neither met the man, nor ever seen him, is not "just making a point." It's making a passive-aggressive assumption. You could just ask him what position he used to play, or what at least the basis of what his opinion is.

Last I checked, SGF never claimed he knew everything there was to know about the game. He's another poster offering his insight, and readers can value it or believe it how they wish.

I've never understood why readers who don't agree with another poster's opinion or doubt their insight find it necessary to crusade against him and throw civility under the bus. In sports, it's called sportsmanship, and it's seen most commonly among players of the same team (or fans of the same team).

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